- IMO: MEPC 63 Outcome
In March 2012 the IMO adopted important guidelines to support implementation of mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping. Subscribers only. - Interpretation of MARPOL and related instruments
Guidelines for the Development of a Regional Reception Facilities Plan - submitted by Australia, the US and SPREP. - Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code 2008.
- Reduction of GHG emissions from ships
Brazil submission on technical and operational measures. - Consideration of amendments to mandatory instruments
Comments on the note by the Secretariat on amendments to MARPOL Annex V. - OCIMF: Submission on the SEEMP
An example of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan currently in use by an oil tanker operator.
- MEPC 61 outcome by Lloyd's Register
Summary of the critical Marine Environmental Protection Committee outcomes. - Assessment of fuel availability and quality
International Chamber of Shipping, BIMCO, OCIMF and INTERCARGO advise on a measured approach to enhance confidence in the legislative process. - France's proposal on exhaust gas cleaning systems
Document looks at the data collection concerning washwater discharge and the need to encourage development of the system.
- The National Geodetic Survey Ten-Year Plan
Defining a National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) to meet US economic, social, and environmental needs. - Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) formula
IMO's interim guidelines on the method of calculation of the EEDI for new ships. - CARB fuel switching advisory
Advisory to owners or operators of ocean-going vessels visiting California ports.
Ship Recycling / Ship Breaking
- Top European 'global dumpers' of 2011
NGO Shipbreaking Platform has released its third yearly list of European companies sending toxic ships to South Asia. - Selling Ships for Recycling
Guidelines on transitional measures for shipowners ahead of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention.
- EU submission to the United Nations, 2010
CO2 emissions from transport in the EU27 to be considered at COP16. - IMO's paper presented at COP16
An outcome to be presented to the UNFCCC that details progress made to improve energy efficiency of ships. - IMO: Technical, operational & market-based measures
Detailing progress made at the 61st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.
- The potential of nuclear-powered ships
A 2010 study by Naval Affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke that considers the cost-effectiveness and environmental impact of expanding the use of nuclear power. - Pathways to low carbon shipping
The second study by Det Norske Veritas that finds carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by 30 percent by 2030 in a cost-effective way. - Shoreside power technologies for ocean-going vessels
White paper by the Alliance of the Ports of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and the US.
Marine Litter
- Marine Litter: A Global Challenge
A study by the United Nations Environment Programme on the economic impact that marine litter has on the shipping industry.
- Motorways of the Sea
A report that looks at modernising European short sea shipping links. - White paper - European transport policy for 2010: Time to decide
The European Commission (EC) proposal for developing the European transport system that promotes transport by sea and inland waterways (short sea shipping). - Green Ships Can Fight Global Warming
A report by Stas Margaronis based on a ten year effort to build fuel-efficient, low emissions ships to transport freight on the US marine highway.
- Natural gas for marine vessels - US Market Opportunities
April 2012 report that offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and prospects for converting US marine vessels to liquefied natural gas (LNG). - Potential for Biofuels
EMSA report looks at the technical and organisation limitations of biofuels for ships, both on board and in the supply chain. - Washington State Ferry Biodiesel Research & Demonstration Project
A 2009 study that looks at how biodiesel blended fuels can be used on marine applications.
- European framework on state aid to shipbuilding
New rules to encourage innovation that come into effect from January 1, 2012 until 31 December 2013. - The slime factor
White paper by Hydrex on gaining savings through advanced underwater hull maintenance technology. - Ship hull performance post tbt-era
White paper by Hydrex looks at how to save money by improving hull performance.
- The case for a strong Polar Code
Friends of the Earth report that provides recommendations for minimising the environmental risks associated with polar shipping. - IMO Polar Code
Guidelines for ships operating in Polar Waters. - Arctic Strategy to 2020 by Denmark
New strategy (August 2011) that defines the common political objectives for the Arctic.
- Impact of biofouling on a naval surface ship
Study considers expenditures for fuel, hull coatings, hull coating application and removal, and hull cleaning. - Ship hull coating systems simplified
White paper by the Hydrex Group on choosing the right ship hull coating system. - 2011 Australian Government study on biofouling
Relative contribution of vectors to the introduction of invasive marine species.
- COP17: What you need to know
A SustainableShipping briefing paper on the 17th Conference of the Parties and the potential impacts on the shipping industry. - COP 17: Draft decision
Outcome of the work of the Ad Hoc working group on long-term cooperative action under the convention (December 2011). - UNFCCC: Proposal by the Cook Island (June)
Developing policy approaches and technical and operational measures to limit greenhouse gas emission from marine bunker fuels.
- Ship-born Non-indigenous Species Diminish Great Lakes Ecosystem Services
New paper assigns dollar figure to effects of shipborne invaders in the Great Lakes Region. - US Coast Guard proposed ballast water discharge standard
A two-phase standard for the allowable concentration of living organisms in ships’ ballast water discharged in US waters. - Wisconsin ballast water treatment feasibility paper
Study looks to determine the commercial availability of technologies and feasibility of achieving the standard.